![The prevalence of texting and Zoom calls has limited the impact and excitement of the MLB Winter Meetings in the last decade or so. That, combined with uncertainty over their TV deal and revenue, made it all but certain the Guardians’ trip to Nashville for the this year’s Winter Meetings would be quiet. The 2024 MLB Draft lottery on Dec 6. provided a jolt to that idea. With 2.7% odds to land the No. 1 overall pick, the ping-pong balls pinged and ponged the Guardians’ way after the Washington Nationals drew the top overall pick, but were unable to keep […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AP23162625556183-1.jpg?w=132 "The prevalence of texting and Zoom calls has limited the impact and excitement of the MLB Winter Meetings in the last decade or so. That, combined with uncertainty over their TV deal and revenue, made it all but certain the Guardians’ trip to Nashville for the this year’s Winter Meetings would be quiet. The 2024 MLB Draft lottery on Dec 6. provided a jolt to that idea. With 2.7% odds to land the No. 1 overall pick, the ping-pong balls pinged and ponged the Guardians’ way after the Washington Nationals drew the top overall pick, but were unable to keep […]")
Kurtz, Bazzana, Weatherholt, Chase Burns: Potential options for Guardians with No. 1 pick in 2024 MLB Draft
The prevalence of texting and Zoom calls has limited the impact and excitement of the...
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Guardians win MLB draft lottery, will have top pick for first time
Cleveland will have the No. 1 pick in next year's amateur baseball draft for the...
![By TOM WITHERS Shaedon Sharpe scored 29 points, rookie Duop Reath added a season-high 13 and the Portland Trail Blazers got their second straight impressive road win this week, 103-95 over the Cavaliers on Nov. 30. The Blazers came in just 5-12 overall and 3-7 away from home before rallying to stun the Cavs, who had a massive letdown following a solid 23-point win over Atlanta on Nov. 28 in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. On Nov. 27, Portland won 114-110 at Indiana. Sharpe went 11 of 15 from the field and added 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who scored 12 […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23335090474859.jpg?w=132 "By TOM WITHERS Shaedon Sharpe scored 29 points, rookie Duop Reath added a season-high 13 and the Portland Trail Blazers got their second straight impressive road win this week, 103-95 over the Cavaliers on Nov. 30. The Blazers came in just 5-12 overall and 3-7 away from home before rallying to stun the Cavs, who had a massive letdown following a solid 23-point win over Atlanta on Nov. 28 in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. On Nov. 27, Portland won 114-110 at Indiana. Sharpe went 11 of 15 from the field and added 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who scored 12 […]")
Crowd boos as Cavaliers suffer 103-95 loss to Trail Blazers
By TOM WITHERS Shaedon Sharpe scored 29 points, rookie Duop Reath added a season-high 13...
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt rounds out staff, brings back long-time coaches Alomar Jr., Willis
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has rounded out his staff, retaining Sandy Alomar Jr. and...
Guardians staying busy reshaping roster | Jeff Schudel’s The Cleveland Beat
The Guardians have been staying busy since the World Series ended, first by introducing Steven...
![By Ronald Blum The Associated Press NEW YORK >> Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani, a free agent after finishing his contract with the Angels, received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He was a unanimous MVP in 2021 and finished second to the Yankees’ Aaron Judge in voting last year. Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. won the National League honor, also a […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AL_MVP_Baseball_91551-1.jpg?w=132 "By Ronald Blum The Associated Press NEW YORK >> Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani, a free agent after finishing his contract with the Angels, received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He was a unanimous MVP in 2021 and finished second to the Yankees’ Aaron Judge in voting last year. Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. won the National League honor, also a […]")
Angels’ Ohtani, Braves’ Acuña Jr. named MVPs
By Ronald Blum The Associated Press NEW YORK >> Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball...
![By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot. The next generation of big-bopping DHs like David Ortiz, Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas hasn’t materialized, with just three players logging at least 110 games at designated hitter during the 2023 season. That trio includes Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna and the Nationals’ […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23284837479864.jpg?w=132 "By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot. The next generation of big-bopping DHs like David Ortiz, Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas hasn’t materialized, with just three players logging at least 110 games at designated hitter during the 2023 season. That trio includes Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna and the Nationals’ […]")
The designated hitter hasn’t always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major...
![Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems comfortable in his new role after spending 2023 as the bullpen coach of the Seattle Mariners. Vogt, 39, spent 10 seasons as a catcher in the Major Leagues. He retired as a player after the 2022 season. “I don’t feel any pressure to replace Tito,” […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23314699377909-1.jpg?w=132 "Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems comfortable in his new role after spending 2023 as the bullpen coach of the Seattle Mariners. Vogt, 39, spent 10 seasons as a catcher in the Major Leagues. He retired as a player after the 2022 season. “I don’t feel any pressure to replace Tito,” […]")
Guardians new manager Stephen Vogt won’t try to be Francona 2.0
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh...
![Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took his first step, and that’s no exaggeration. Vogt, 39, was introduced as the replacement for Terry Francona during a news conference Nov. 10 at Progressive Field. His 10-year playing career as a catcher ended in 2022. He was the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023. The first step in believing Vogt is ready for the job ahead of him is having faith Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff know how to do their jobs. Their list of […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23314698617153.jpg?w=132 "Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took his first step, and that’s no exaggeration. Vogt, 39, was introduced as the replacement for Terry Francona during a news conference Nov. 10 at Progressive Field. His 10-year playing career as a catcher ended in 2022. He was the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023. The first step in believing Vogt is ready for the job ahead of him is having faith Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff know how to do their jobs. Their list of […]")
Guardians new manager Steven Vogt was born to be in a baseball dugout
Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took...
![By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in looking at everything that’s available that can make us better,” New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. “We may ask some questions, but I can’t tell you we’re diving all in,” Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said. All 30 Major League Baseball general managers have gathered this week at […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23306819576991.jpg?w=132 "By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in looking at everything that’s available that can make us better,” New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. “We may ask some questions, but I can’t tell you we’re diving all in,” Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said. All 30 Major League Baseball general managers have gathered this week at […]")
Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to clandestine start at MLB’s general manager meetings
By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani...